Curated luxury hotels in Central Coast California

With a stay at Stilwell Hotel in Carmel (Northwest Carmel), you'll be a 2-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and 5 minutes from Carmel Beach. This hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Monterey Bay and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Cannery Row.

With a stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, steps from Santa Cruz Wharf and 9 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This beach resort is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Monterey Bay and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Capitola Beach.

Nestled along the rocky shoreline of the Monterey Peninsula, this historic oceanfront inn offers charming accommodations along with personalised services and thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions.

Experience ocean views from every guest room. Explore the gardens surrounding the inn. Many complimentary amenities including free WiFi, and free on-street parking.

Visit Pacific Grove, Monterey and Carmel featuring restaurants, shops and entertainment options, situated only a short distance from Seven Gables. Play on the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Course or visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium and view exciting California sea life.

With a stay at Hyatt Carmel Highlands in Carmel (Carmel Highlands), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and 10 minutes from Carmel Beach. This family-friendly resort is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from 17-Mile Drive and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Monterey Bay.

Located in Aptos, Seascape Beach Resort is a luxurious oceanfront resort featuring three outdoor swimming pools with hot tubs and 2 restaurants on site. All accommodation includes free WiFi.

Featuring a patio or balcony, all rooms are equipped with a kitchen or kitchenette, a TV with cable channels, and a fireplace. Guests can chose from a spacious villa, a studio or a suite complete with a microwave, a refrigerator and a dining area. Accommodation at this resort features ocean or garden views.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sanderlings Restaurant & Lounge offers casual fine-dining with ocean views. Offering 2 decks with ocean views, Palapas restaurant features authentic traditional dishes of Mexico and a full bar stocked with fine wines and an extensive tequila list. Guests can also take advantage of the room service.

Guests can visit the spa and wellness centre or work out in the fitness centre at Seascape Beach Resort. Tennis courts and a children’s playground are provided and guest can hire bicycles to explore the surrounding area.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 21 km away. This resort is 87 km from San Francisco Airport. The property offers free parking.

Located in Santa Cruz, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Pacific Avenue. This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Roaring Camp Railroads and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Santa Cruz Wharf.

With a stay at Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos (Rio del Mar), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Seascape Golf Club. This beach hotel is 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Capitola Beach.

With a stay at Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn in Carmel (Carmel Highlands), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Monterey Bay.

A stay at Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave places you in the heart of Carmel, within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. This hotel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Monterey Bay and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Cannery Row.

With a stay at Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave in Carmel (Downtown Carmel), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. This hotel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Cannery Row.

Cypress Inn has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Carmel. With free WiFi, this 4-star inn offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a concierge service.

All rooms at the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms have a wardrobe.

Popular points of interest near Cypress Inn include Carmel Beach, Carmel River State Beach and Carmel Mission. Monterey Regional Airport is 10 km from the property.

Located in Capitola, Inn at Depot Hill is by the ocean – a 4-minute walk from Monterey Bay and 8 minutes by foot from Capitola Beach. This bed & breakfast is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Capitola Wharf and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Rio Del Mar Beach.

Located in Capitola and within 100 metres of Hooper's Beach, Capitola Beach Suites features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is set 9.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 10 km from Pasatiempo Golf Club and 11 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a sea view.

Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. Selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a stovetop. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 11 km from Capitola Beach Suites, while University Of California Santa Cruz is 12 km away. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 55 km from the property.

Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers en suite rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.

Free WiFi is available in all of the rooms at the 100% non-smoking Pacific Blue Inn. The brightly-coloured rooms are also equipped with a DVD player, an electric fireplace and a work desk.

The Pacific Blue Inn offers complimentary baked goods and coffee available for guests throughout the day.

Pacific Blue Inn, Santa Cruz offers a courtyard for guests’ relaxation and the hotel features artwork from local artists in the lobby and dining area. Bicycles are also available.

The University of California Santa Cruz is 15 minutes’ drive away and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is 5 miles from the property. Santa Cruz town centre is 15 minutes’ walk away.

Situated on a hillside overlooking Big Sur's beautiful Pacific coastline, Alila Ventana Big sur is a resort located on 160 secluded acres. It features 2 heated pools adjoined by a Japanese hot bath. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The spacious guest rooms boast a window seat, a private balcony or patio with views of the forest, ocean, meadow, or canyon, binoculars, umbrellas, lanterns, and walking sticks. The rooms also include a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and sound system, a coffee machine, a minibar, and each en suite bathroom includes a walk-in shower and soaking tub, and plush bathrobes. Select units offer a hot tub on the decks or fireplaces.

Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, The Sur House, and sip cocktails at The Sur House Terrace and Bar, while overlooking the ocean.

Alila Ventana Big Sur offers a bathhouse facility which includes the Japanese-inspired baths. Guests can also stay in shape with a workout in the fitness centre. Guests can take advantage of the complimentary yoga classes, guided property tours, afternoon wine tasting, and the Glass House Gallery, the on-site art gallery of California Central Coast artists.

Attractions such as Andrew Molera State Park and Pfeiffer Beach are easily accessible from Ventana Spa. Visitors can also participate in hiking, whale watching and horseback riding in the area.

All guest rooms and suites at the resort can accommodate a maximum of two occupants including children.

Surrounded by large flower gardens, this lodge offers a seasonal outdoor pool from May to October. Carmel-by-the-Sea is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Great views of the Santa Lucia Mountains are offered from this lodge. With a private patio, all of the warmly decorated rooms at Carmel Valley Lodge come equipped with cable TV and a fireplace. Each room has high ceilings and a modern bathroom with either a bathtub or shower.

A continental breakfast is offered and includes local pastries, yogurt, fruit, hard-boiled eggs, and coffee and tea.

Featuring 28 wine tasting rooms, shops and one-of-a-kind restaurants, Carmel Valley Village is just a short walk away from this lodge. Offering beautiful walking trails, Garland Regional Park is just 7 minutes away. Scenic Big Sur is 1 hours' drive away.

Situated in Carmel, California, on a top-rated golf course surrounded by fields and lakes, The Quail Lodge boasts an outdoor pool, tennis courts and a restaurant and bar. All rooms feature free WiFi.

A flat-screen TV with cable channels is provided in all rooms at The Quail Lodge. For convenience, all of the air-conditioned guest rooms include a work desk and a refrigerator. Additional room amenities include ironing facilities and a hairdryer.

Set in the clubhouse of The Quail Lodge, Edgar’s restaurant offers indoor or outdoor fireside dining with views of the golf course and the Santa Lucia Mountains. All menu items feature fresh local organic ingredients. Guests can also enjoy classic cocktails, California wines and micro-brews in the Lobby Bar, which also offers a light menu. Join us each morning in the Covey Grill for daily breakfast.

A 24-hour reception greets guests of Quail Lodge. Guests can work out in the fitness centre. A business centre with fax and photocopying services is available.

Carmel River Beach is 5 miles away from this resort. Monterey Bay Aquarium is 20 minutes’ drive away.

Originally built in 1929, this luxury hotel is within walking distance to the legendary Carmel Beach and offers historic old-world charm, complete with all of today's modern amenities and conveniences.

L'Auberge Carmel offers guests everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Guests will appreciate in-room massage and spa services, flat-screen TVs, and the on-site gourmet restaurant.

Only a short distance from L'Auberge Carmel are many popular attractions. The famous Pebble Beach Golf Course, Monterey Bay Aquarium and a variety of art galleries, shopping centres and restaurants are in close proximity.

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2>

Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, sea views, and modern amenities including minibars and work desks. Additional comforts include bathrobes, hypoallergenic bedding, and free WiFi.

<h2>Dining and Leisure</h2>

The hotel offers an American restaurant serving lunch and dinner, a bar, and complimentary bicycles. Guests can enjoy the fitness room, outdoor seating area, and evening entertainment.

<h2>Prime Location</h2>

Located in Pacific Grove, the hotel is a 6-minute walk from Lovers Point Beach and 1.5 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium. Nearby attractions include Cannery Row and Pebble Beach. Monterey Regional Airport is 8 km away.

<h2>Activities and Surroundings</h2>

Guests can engage in cycling, hiking, boating, and scuba diving. The surrounding area offers scenic views and diverse activities for all visitors.

With a stay at Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG in Pacific Grove (Retreat), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Lovers Point and 14 minutes by foot from 17-Mile Drive. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Cannery Row and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.